The No Sweat Nature Study Podcast
1) 93. Can Animals Grow Back Body Parts?
Some animals have a superpower called regeneration—the ability to grow back lost body parts! Meet incredible creatures like starfish, lizards, and axolotls while learning how special cells make this a...Show More
2) 92. How Did a Camera Help People See Nature?
Meet a photographer who used his camera to help people see nature in a whole new way. Learn how black-and-white pictures captured the beauty of wild places and inspired others to notice what they’d ne...Show More
3) 91. Why Are Hummingbirds So Colorful?
Why do hummingbirds sparkle like flying jewels? In this episode of the No Sweat Nature Study Podcast, Mrs. Cindy explains how their brilliant feathers work and teaches some impressive new science word...Show More
4) 90. What Happens to Animals When the Tide Goes Out?
What do animals do when ocean water disappears with the tide? Discover the secrets of tide pools and how creatures survive in this exciting beach-themed nature study for kids. In the companion Video C...Show More
5) 89. Why Do Octopuses Have Blue Blood?
What makes an octopus’s blood blue instead of red? In this ocean-themed nature study for kids, discover how hemocyanin helps octopuses survive in cold, low-oxygen waters and why these creatures are so...Show More
6) 88. What's Inside a Sunflower Seed?
Discover the parts of a sunflower seed, how germination begins, and what helps a tiny seed grow into a towering plant in this fun nature study episode for kids. In the companion video class about Sunf...Show More
7) 87. What's the Fastest-Growing Vegetable
Which veggie wins the title of fastest-growing? Join Mrs. Cindy as we find out the answer and explore why some vegetables seem to grow almost overnight! In the companion True Vegetables Video Class in...Show More
8) 86. Why Do Peaches Have Fuzzy Skin?
Join Mrs. Cindy to discover why peaches have a soft, fuzzy skin and how it helps them thrive in the summer heat. Learn about trichomes, their protective superpowers, and how each fruit has just what i...Show More
9) 85. What’s the Biggest Woodpecker in the World?
Learn about the impressive Pileated Woodpecker, compare it to the possibly extinct Imperial Woodpecker, and discover how these birds are built for powerful pecking. In the companion video class about ...Show More
10) 84. How Do Leaves Protect Themselves from Animals?
Learn how leaves use fuzz, chemicals, and even camouflage to stay safe from animals that might want to eat them. This episode is packed with surprising science and outdoor observation ideas! In the co...Show More